Breast Augmentation, Enhancement of Small Breast Plastic Surgery
The cosmetic surgery is aiming to help women whose breasts are small to have larger and proportional breasts. Some people is not a good candidate for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery such as a woman whose breasts are very droopy.The plastic or cosmetic surgeon normally need to take photos of clients’ breasts for comparison between before and after surgery.
If your plastic surgeon decide that the patient will be beneficial from breast implants, he will advise them to try several sizes of real implants until they find the proper ones. Low or High profile, Round or Teardrop , Smooth or Texture surface, location of incision (armpits, nipples or breast folds ), location of implant ( above or under chest muscle).
About the breast implant
Breast implants comprise an outer layer, or 'shell', which is made of silicone. The silicon shell is filled with silicone gel. The surface of a breast implant can be either smooth or textured. Textured implants provide a surface that encourages the breast tissue to integrate to the surface of the implant. This helps to prevent slipping and keep the implant in place.
Textured breast implants also help reduce the risk of capsular contracture, which can occur if the scar, or capsule, around the implant tightens, squeezing the implant and causing the breast to harden. Dr Rodrigo plastic surgeon only using the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants. These cohesive gel implants, otherwise referred to as gummy bear implants, are form stable and less likely to leak or ripple. "gummy bear" breast implants, named after gummy bear candies because the implants are a thicker, more cohesive silicone gel. Since the shell and gel in these newer models are thicker than most other silicone gel implants, they be less likely to break or leak into the body.
Breast implant cosmetic surgery is not a one-time cost. On average, implants last 7-12 years, and each replacement adds to the cost. Even if the implant itself is replaced for free, or if the surgeon offers his or her services for free, the cost of the medical facility, anesthesiology, and other expenses can still cost money for each surgery.
Breast implant positions
Our clinic use only accredited breast implants of the highest quality:
McGhan – round or anatomical silicon breast implants made in USA
Breast Implant Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
The surgery takes normally between one and a half and two hours depended on the location of incisions, how much bleeding , fresh or corrective cases. .The selected incision is done approximately 4 to 6 cm. The space will be created under or above chest muscle according to the agreement during consultation. Normally, Dr Rodrigo prefer to place implants under chest muscle if there is no disadvantage.
Post-operative care after breast implant surgery
The patient will recuperate at the hospital for 1 night, or 2 nights if necessary. Elastic bandage support is wrapped around the breasts for several days but if it Is not convenient, the patient can use a sport bra (without wire) instead. The patient whose breasts have tendency to sag in the near future, we recommend them to use bra supporting their breasts as much as possible. In many occasions, the new breasts will not look natural immediately because the skin over the breasts and implants has never been stretched before. A few weeks later, the breasts are going to look better and it may takes a few months before it look natural.
Advices for quicker recovery:
Activities after breast implant cosmetic surgery
The patient can have light activities during the first week but they may not be able to raise their arms higher than head. They should avoid lifting heavy luggage for a few weeks. They can start driving a car again a week after operation. It is a month after surgery before they can resume normal activities.
Possible risks and complications -breast implant surgery
Every surgery has a risk of complications. It is not common if the operation is performed by experienced surgeons. When breast surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
Some complications are correctable; some are not and end up with removal of the implants. However, most of the patients still get chance to have breasts implants redone, normally 6 months later. Encapsulation has approximately 5-10% chance. It can happen any time after surgery, a month or many years later. Normally, when the foreign body is inserted inside human body, the body will shell it with a tissue generally called a capsule. If the capsule around implant is thin enough and pliable, the breasts will look and feel realistic if the capsule is very thick and constricted, the breasts may be deformed and cause pain.
There are many factors that can lead to capsular contracture and it is very hard to predict that it will happen in any case. The correction is necessary; you need a new operation to remove the capsule and replace the implants. There is no guarantee encapsulation won't happen again.
Numbness or reduced sensation at nipple and breasts: In most cases, the feeling is coming back, in the breast completely or incompletely, 6 weeks to 6 months after surgery.
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Fill in our Medical Questionnaire form online send us some photos of the areas to be treated and within a few days you will receive reply from Dr Vincente Rodrigo Plastic Surgeon.
Before and after Pictures of Breast Implants
Frequently Asked Questions about breast augmentation plastic surgery abroad
Discuss with your surgeon the following questions:
